Local Arts

Two world premieres and four Canadian premieres in this year’s lineup What: Whistler Film Festival ShortFest Where: Village 8 Cinema When: Saturday, Dec. 6 Tickets: $8.

They aren’t pretty but their pursuits are noble Who: The Supersuckers with Speedealer and Rod Iron Haulers Where: Garfinkel’s When: Sunday, Dec. 7 Tickets: $20-$22 Rock ’n’ roll ain’t pretty.

A group of local musicians have joined together to produce a benefit CD, proceeds from which will go to the Victims of the Rutherford Creek Bridge Disaster Society.

In the Shadow of the Chief world premiere close to home What: In the Shadow of the Chief Where: Village 8 Cinema When: Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Tickets: $8.50 Canadian history.

A local pirate radio station, heard on frequency 105.5 FM in the Whistler area, received a visit from Industry Canada and local RCMP officers on Tuesday evening, and was asked to cease broadcasting immediately.

It’s an attitude as much as a sound, and Whistler ‘needs it’ What: The Punk Night Who: Run Chico Run with the Fine Options Where: The Boot Pub When: Sunday, Nov.

True movie lovers will be busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest this week. First up we’ve got The Best Of Banff Mountain Film Festival Friday and Saturday nights (Nov. 28, 29).

New exhibit celebrates all-star artists from gallery’s roster What: Group of 10 Exhibit Opening Where: Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery When: Nov. 29, 5-9 p.m.

In Whistler Why not take the Whistler Art Walking Tour? Get the self-guided brochure on-line at www.whistlerartscouncil.com or at Millennium Place. What : The Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery Where : Lobby level, Delta Whistler Resort Opening Nov.

Whistler Film Festival gets a strong start What: Whistler Film Festival Where: Village 8 Cinemas/Rainbow Theatre When: Dec.